Simplicity and Alignment in Organizational Games and Communication

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Organizations excel at simple games as they grow in size, requiring a simpler structure for coordination. Feedback should be concise, focusing on key matters to ensure clarity and effectiveness. Effective communication involves repeatedly emphasizing simple points until they are truly understood. Recruiting and leading teams involves aligning worldviews naturally, which can be achieved through problem-solving, team building activities, personal check-ins, and fostering connectivity among team members.

Some of the most vital and overlooked entrepreneurial resources might just be stored away in your family games cupboard…

It’s no secret that host Reid Hoffman is a lifelong game fanatic. But this admiration extends beyond just a hobby. Games are one of the biggest influences on Reid as a business leader.

In this special episode of Masters of Scale, Reid dissects five popular games and extracts the hidden entrepreneurial wisdom they contain. From strategic thinking in Settlers of Catan to the art of deception in Poker, Reid explores the underestimated power of games and what every leader can learn from their diverse mechanics.

Join us for a game night like you’ve never seen.

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